2027 Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Program | Fully Funded Opportunity for African Youth Leaders
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Opportunity ID 1293
Opportunity Description
Opportunity Type: Leadership Program / Fellowship
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Eligible Countries: Sub-Saharan African Countries
Duration: 12 Months
Funding: Fully Funded
Age Limit: 18–35 Years
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026, 23:59 UTC
Opportunity Description
The AFS Youth Assembly is inviting applications for the 2027 Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Program, an initiative supported by the Sir Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation to empower outstanding young African leaders driving positive change in their communities.
The programme will select 10 young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa and provide them with leadership development, international exposure, mentorship, capacity-building opportunities and seed funding to implement sustainable development projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Selected participants will join a 12-month programme and become part of a growing network of African changemakers committed to creating meaningful community impact.
Key Programme Activities
- Participate in the AFS Global Competence Certificate (GCC) programme.
- Attend virtual leadership preparation workshops.
- Participate in the AFS Youth Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, in August 2027.
- Attend the Effect+ in the Community intensive workshop.
- Develop and implement a community impact project using seed funding.
- Receive six months of mentorship and support through the AFS Youth Assembly Impact Network.
- Organize a community workshop to share knowledge and train at least 100 young people after returning home.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Be from a Sub-Saharan African country.
- Hold a valid, unexpired passport.
- Demonstrate leadership qualities and relevant leadership experience.
- Show potential for personal and professional development.
- Be proficient in English at an intermediate level.
- Demonstrate interest in global affairs, sustainable development and youth issues.
- Be able to attend the AFS Youth Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, in August 2027.
- Have an ongoing social impact project related to the Sustainable Development Goals (preferred).
Benefits and Support
The programme is fully funded for selected participants and includes:
- Travel and accommodation expenses for participation in the AFS Youth Assembly in Switzerland.
- Enrollment in the AFS Global Competence Certificate programme.
- Leadership and capacity-building training.
- Participation in international workshops and networking activities.
- Seed funding to implement a community impact project.
- Six months of mentorship and technical support.
- International recognition as a Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leader.
- Access to a growing network of young African and global leaders.
Application Process
Interested and eligible applicants should complete the online application through the official AFS Youth Assembly website.
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
Early applications are encouraged because applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants should also consider the time required for visa processing.
Important: AFS strongly discourages the use of AI to write application narratives. Applicants are encouraged to present authentic personal experiences, leadership achievements and community impact.
Apply Here:
https://www.afs.org/youth-assembly/
Official Opportunity Details:
https://www.afs.org/youth-assembly/
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